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Not had any problems with Android Auto, but I don't use it that often. It connects best if you give the unit 30 seconds or so to fully boot up before connecting your phone.
I've had the odd problem with it connecting, usually if I plug in immediately after turning the car on. Once that happens, it's a major faff to get working again. As others have said, best to wait until the unit has completely started up and the radio starts playing before connecting.
Bill Portland wrote: Funnily enough, autoglass repaired a chip in mine today. Not terribly successfully and I'm waiting for someone to come and check it cos its worse than it was. I guess they'll say they tried, but that I need a new windscreen. I wonder if they'll have original Suzuki replacements or some generic make (and which is best)?
I understand that Autoglass (and their competitors) do not fit 'genuine Suzuki' windscreens - but then again, how many windscreen manufacturers exist that would tool up to make a few Jimny windscreens. I suspect all Jimny windscreens (for new build and replacement) all come from just one or two factories in the world.
The current fashion for saving weight/saving costs/saving the planet seems to be making windscreens ever more easily chipped/fractured.
Regarding Bill's concern about his repaired windscreen - your discussion will likely revolve around "the repair is structurally sound (the bonding) and guaranteed - but the cosmetic appearance was the best we could do in the circumstances". If your Jimny requires a new windscreen - the 'fully loaded/sensor' windscreen - the fitter will have to recalibrate your sensors - and Autoglass will advise you that if they are not successful then it's your problem to resolve at the Suzuki dealers. Sometimes basic and poverty spec cars have their attractions/benefits.
That's exactly how the discussion went. I was unhappy with the repair and got them back and they agreed to replace the windscreen. They're fitting a genuine Suzuki one next week but they can't calibrate the ADAS so my Suzuki dealer is doing that afterwards for the price of £39.95 which is being picked up by autoglass (and no doubt passed on to my insurer).
Bill Portland wrote: Funnily enough, autoglass repaired a chip in mine today. Not terribly successfully and I'm waiting for someone to come and check it cos its worse than it was. I guess they'll say they tried, but that I need a new windscreen. I wonder if they'll have original Suzuki replacements or some generic make (and which is best)?
I understand that Autoglass (and their competitors) do not fit 'genuine Suzuki' windscreens - but then again, how many windscreen manufacturers exist that would tool up to make a few Jimny windscreens. I suspect all Jimny windscreens (for new build and replacement) all come from just one or two factories in the world.
The current fashion for saving weight/saving costs/saving the planet seems to be making windscreens ever more easily chipped/fractured.
Regarding Bill's concern about his repaired windscreen - your discussion will likely revolve around "the repair is structurally sound (the bonding) and guaranteed - but the cosmetic appearance was the best we could do in the circumstances". If your Jimny requires a new windscreen - the 'fully loaded/sensor' windscreen - the fitter will have to recalibrate your sensors - and Autoglass will advise you that if they are not successful then it's your problem to resolve at the Suzuki dealers. Sometimes basic and poverty spec cars have their attractions/benefits.
That's exactly how the discussion went. I was unhappy with the repair and got them back and they agreed to replace the windscreen. They're fitting a genuine Suzuki one next week but they can't calibrate the ADAS so my Suzuki dealer is doing that afterwards for the price of £39.95 which is being picked up by autoglass (and no doubt passed on to my insurer).
Oh no! Someone (Bill) agrees with me on a public forum! On a more serious note - thanks to Bill for updating us and trust others find the info of interest and value. We trust Bill's Jimny is fully restored to ex-factory condition.
I’m currently at the Newport Suzuki dealership having my 2000mile check up. In the time that I’ve been here, two customers have come in enquiring about a gen.4 jimny! One of which has just given a £500 deposit, with the re-assurance to have one shortly. We all know what the waiting lists are like at the moment, most dealerships have stopped taking deposits!
It feels good to be a Gen. 4 owner, no regrets what so ever.
DAGZOOK wrote: I’m currently at the Newport Suzuki dealership having my 2000mile check up. In the time that I’ve been here, two customers have come in enquiring about a gen.4 jimny! One of which has just given a £500 deposit, with the re-assurance to have one shortly. We all know what the waiting lists are like at the moment, most dealerships have stopped taking deposits!
It feels good to be a Gen. 4 owner, no regrets what so ever.
Have you asked about the pull away noise and/or the auto headlights (if you suffer from either)?
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